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A Feast for the Senses at Parlour
The latest meeting of The Chefs’ Forum in London on Monday 18th May 2015 was a feast for all the senses. More than 70 chefs from across the capital joined suppliers and producers at Parlour...
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Porters English Restaurant migrates to Berkhamsted
Porters, the traditional English restaurant previously based in London’s Covent Garden, has recently re-opened in the historic town of Berkhamsted. Following a deal with Shelley Sandzer last year,...
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Xavier Rousset leaves Texture and 28°-50°
Texture and 28°-50° Restaurant Group has announced that Xavier Rousset, Director/Co-Founder, has decided to leave the company with immediate effect. As a result the Board of Directors has appointed a...
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L’Escargot hosts Chefs of Tomorrow
Sea, Eggs & Asparagus On 18 May, L’Escargot restaurant in Soho hosted the fourth in the series of Chefs of Tomorrow events, a personal project by Dan Doherty, Duck & Waffle’s executive chef....
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Patisserie Holdings reports strong half year results
Patisserie Holdings plc, the leading UK branded café and casual dining group, has reported its interim results for the 6 months ended 31 March 2015. During the first half of the year, the Group...
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London welcomed 17.4 million international visitors in 2014
London welcomed more international visitors than ever before in 2014, with the city’s cultural attractions and world class sporting events proving irresistible draws for millions, according to new...
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Krug & Chips, a Tom Sellers Story
This July, Maison Krug is launching a gourmet chip shop, Krug & Chips, in collaboration with Michelin starred chef Tom Sellers. Following the fantastic success of Krug Kreperie and Krug...
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Champagne volume and value remains buoyant
2014 was another fantastic year for both Champagne and Sparkling Wines with increases in both volume and value in the combined on and off trade channels. According to the fourth Lanson International...
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New Hospitality Venue at Twickenham for Rugby World Cup 2015
Rugby World Cup 2015 has announced a new on-site hospitality experience that is designed to bring rugby fans closer to the action at the biggest sporting tournament of the year. England 2015 is set to...
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57% of UK consumers ordering takeaways – but eating-out still bigger
Research from CGA Peach’s new BrandPulse service has revealed that 57% of the population ordered a take away meal in the last month – probably to accompany them watching a box set or movie at home,...
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Casual dining call to arms
With the new Government team freshly installed, the ALMR has launched its Casual Dining Manifesto promoting the UK’s varied and innovative casual dining market. The Manifesto highlights the dynamism...
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Speedy Service at Waiters Day Race
Over 300 waiters gathered in London’s Hyde Park on Thursday 21st May to celebrate National Waiters Day. Inspired by Fred Sirieix, General Manager at Galvin at Windows, National Waiters Day aims to not...
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The Old Swan & Minster Mill appoints Head Chef Benjamin Xavier
Lana de Savary, owner of the Old Swan & Minster Mill in the Cotswold village of Minster Lovell, has appointed Benjamin Xavier as the new head chef. Benjamin has been in the industry for over ten...
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Super 8 fuel Red’s growth with investment deal
Fast-growing smokehouse concept Red’s True Barbecue has secured £5M investment, stoking the fires of its roll out plans. The debt funding and equity investment deal brings together a handpicked...
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Food is the gateway to commercial success for pubs
Foodservice industry figures from the NPD Group show that pubs are increasingly more a place for eating and less a venue for ‘a quick pint’. Half of the British population now visits a pub at least...
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Ainsley recipe illustrates Iceland street gastronomy and C4 documentary
TV personality and renowned chef Ainsley Harriot will be going on the hunt for the best of Iceland’s street cuisine in Reykjavik in the new TV show ‘Ainsley Harriott’s Street Food’. The episode will...
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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants releases 51-100 List
55. The Clove Club – Radishes. Photograph by Jason Lowe The World’s 50 Best Restaurants has announced the list of restaurants ranked from 51st to 100th in 2015. This unprecedented announcement, coming...
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BBQ Cheat Sheet from Michelin Star Chef Steve Smith
Michelin Star Chef Steve Smith of Bohemia Restaurant on Jersey here kindly shares his tips on the does and don’ts of BBQ cooking. If you’re planning to celebrate National BBQ Week (25 – 31 May 2015),...
View ArticleKey points from the Numis Leisure conference
On Thursday 21 May, Numis – the respected UK institutional stockbrokers and corporate advisors – hosted its annual leisure conference, and here reports on some of the key points that arose during the...
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2015 CIS Excellence Awards winners
The CIS Excellence Awards were presented at the Hilton Glasgow on Thursday 21st May. The CIS Excellence Special Achievement Award, sponsored by Fresh Food Company Awarded to: Patrick Elsmie, The...
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